Many expect Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to be the first passer taken in the 2025 NFL draft next April, and after the season he had this year — 3,926 yards passing, 35 touchdowns, eight interceptions — there’s a good chance they’re right.

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There aren't many universal opinions anywhere in college football, though the notion that Shedeur Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes and Cam Ward of the Miami Hurricanes are the only two quarterbacks worthy of the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft is about as close as it gets.

That trio, of course, went first through third in the 2024 draft. Then the Giants picked wide receiver Malik Nabers at No. 6, while passing on three intriguing quarterbacks — Michael Penix, J.J. McCarthy, and Bo Nix. Will they regret that?

Cam Ward becoming the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft over Shedeur Sanders seems more than plausible.

The Colorado Buffaloes are preparing for their final game of the season as they face the BYU Cougars in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28. This game will mark the end